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Patented innovation that allows high speed sealing of food packaging using ultrasonics. Ultrasonics reduce seal width and product waste resulting in dramatic cost savings.
About
Ultrasonics uses vibrational energy to replace heat in the package sealing process. This invention allows bagmakers to be created that use a true rotary sealing motion to make the end seals. This results in seal reductions that exceed 10% of total packaging usage in many cases. In addition the waste savings from fewer defective bags is often in excess of $50,000/yr/machine. Total payback on a bagmaker conversion is typically in the range of 18 months.
Key Benefits
Reduced packaging usage - typically around 10% Reduced product waste - typically around $50,000/yr/machine. Increases shelf life of product by virtually eliminating leakers - this allows product to be more broadly distributed. Ability to use materials that are not heat sealable - such as many biopolymers.
Applications
Can be used in food, beverage, pharma, pet food, agricultural and other applications where welding (sealing) of polymeric materials is desireable.